órbita
orbit
The word 'órbita' in Spanish translates to 'orbit' in English. An orbit refers to the gravitationally curved trajectory of an object, such as the trajectory a planet follows around a star or a moon around a planet. In general terms, 'orbit' could also represent a sphere of influence or activity. In Spanish, 'órbita' hold the same implications.
Example sentences using: órbita
La Tierra sigue una órbita alrededor del sol.
The Earth follows an orbit around the sun.
This sentence is using 'órbita' to describe the path the Earth takes around the sun. In general, 'órbita' can be used to describe the path any object in space takes around another object.
La órbita del satélite ha sido modificada.
The orbit of the satellite has been modified.
In this case, 'órbita' is used to talk about a man-made object in space - a satellite. It tells us that the path the satellite was originally following has been changed.
El ojo tiene una órbita que lo protege.
The eye has an orbit that protects it.
Here, 'órbita' is used in a biological context, to refer to the bony socket which contains and protects the eye in a skull. The orbit is made up of parts of several different bones.